A warm welcome to you all...
When I have free time, I love visiting Whitby Museum in Pannett Park. It’s a great testament to the extraordinary history and culture of our town. I find it a magical place, where you can literally step into history and lose yourself in the mists of time. The leaflet on the reception desk describes it as ‘an amazing treasure chest of curious objects, precious gems, ancient fossils and local legends’ – I couldn’t agree more. I love wandering around the immaculate display cabinets, fascinating artefacts, and exhibits. There’s so much to see, lots of information, and friendly staff, volunteers, and sometimes curators to answer any questions. There are exhibitions, too, and I was blown away by the current ‘Our Lasses: Inspirational Women of Whitby’ exhibition, celebrating the women who have shaped Whitby: ‘the famous and infamous, the ordinary and the flamboyant, the familiar and the unjustly forgotten’. The displays were excellent – well researched and beautifully presented. The Museum also has an impressive collection of books and resources in the ‘Lit and Phil’ library, including searchable digitised copies of all past Whitby Gazette issues. It’s a great place to study local and family history. There’s a gift shop with souvenirs, local history books, and novels set in Whitby, and ‘Flock’, the recently re-opened tearoom, serves great coffee, homemade cakes, and light lunches.
I highly recommend visiting Whitby Museum. Embark on a journey through time, explore this treasure trove of knowledge about Whitby, and be captivated by tales of those everyday people who shaped our town’s rich heritage.
If you’re interested in advertising your business or promoting an event in the next Whitby Advertiser, a treasure trove of tradesmen and businesses shaping our present-day Whitby, please get in touch – I’m always happy to chat.
Have a great April and Easter, folks!
Stephen Ault Editor
Celebrations, a tribute & thanks from us all at The Mayfield
As we step into Spring, the brighter days and better weather have certainly lifted everyone’s spirits and it has been a pleasure to spend some time in our garden. This past month has been full of joy, creativity and celebrations.
For Valentine’s Day we had a fantastic time making beautiful gift boxes and decorations for each other, and we enjoyed a delicious Italianthemed evening with our residents and their loved ones.
After our Dip for Dementia swim in February, we would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made a donation in support of Dementia UK – together, we raised an amazing £1,261! We were absolutely delighted with this and the support from our amazing community.
A special mention goes to Diana Moore who kindly helped us reach our £1,000 goal. Her
generous donation was her way of saying thank you for the care and compassion shown to her beloved husband Colin during his time with us. In particular, she wanted to recognise Jan and Marie, who sat with Colin in his final hours to ensure he was never alone. Colin was a true gentleman, well known in Whitby for owning the newsagent on Baxtergate, and it was a privilege to care for him.
We’ve also been enjoying our art classes, creating colourful Matisse-inspired collages and beautiful butterflies – a lovely way to express ourselves and welcome in the new season.
There were plenty of birthdays celebrated in the month too!
A special shoutout to our lovely team member Karen, who celebrated her 60th birthday, along with several of our residents. We had lots of cake, laughter and smiles all around! Here’s to more sunshine, creativity and happy moments in the weeks ahead!
If you or a loved one are considering joining our caring community, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please give us a call on 01947 280 884.
Monthly Recipe New York style Rhubarb Crumble cake
Use in-season Rhubarb to make this delicious and addictive New-York style crumble cake.
Ingredients
Crumble top
• 260g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 300g soft light brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 170g unsalted butter, Cake
• 260g plain flour
• 70g wholewheat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsps. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 300g light soft brown sugar
• 170g unsalted butter, softened.
• 2 tsps. vanilla paste
• 4 eggs at room temperature
• 225ml buttermilk or natural yoghurt
• 400g rhubarb, cut into 1.5-2cm chunks.
Method
Crumble Topping
Melt the butter in a saucepan. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the sugar, then add the melted butter and mix with a spoon until it clumps together and becomes crumbly. Set aside.
Cake
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas mark 4. Line a 13x9-inch tin with greaseproof paper, ensuring the paper overhangs the sides.
Sift together the flours, salt, baking powder, and ground ginger. Add the bran from the wholemeal flour.
Place the brown sugar, softened butter, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed until fluffy and pale. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until well combined.
Gently fold in one-third of the flour mixture, then add half of the buttermilk and mix until just combined. Fold in the next third of the flour mixture, then add the remaining buttermilk and mix it in. Finally, fold in the remaining third of the flour until just combined. Mix everything together gently for another 30 seconds to create a smooth batter. Pour the batter into the tin and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle half of the rhubarb over the top of the batter, followed by two-thirds of the crumble mixture. Add the remaining rhubarb, then top with the rest of the crumble mixture.
Place the tin in the centre of the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. You don’t need a thermometer to check if it’s done, but it does make things easier. The centre of the cake should be about 95°C when cooked.
Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 30 minutes. Use the overhanging greaseproof paper to lift the cake out.
Allow the cake to cool completely, then sprinkle with icing sugar. Cut into squares and serve with thick yoghurt or crème fraîche.
Foodbank4Whitby
We need your help!
With recent rises in the cost of living we are finding more people need our help.
Food supplies are running low so any donation of this kind will be greatly appreciated. We would be grateful for donations of:
Tinned items:
Tomatoes • Potatoes • Ravioli
Spaghetti • Macaroni Cheese
Fray Bentos pies • Baked Beans
Fish • Meat (hot or cold)
Fruit • Custard • Rice Pudding
Packets:
Mash • Rice • Cereal • Pasta
Porridge • Instant Noodles
Sauces • Sugar • Biscuits
Products In Jars:
Pasta Sauce • Jams & Spreads
Drinks:
Soft Drinks • Squash • Coffee
Milk (UHT or dried)
Hygiene & Cleaning Items:
Shower Gel • Deodorant
Shampoo • Soap
Toothpaste • Toilet Rolls
Washing Up Liquid
Multi-Surface Spray
Washing Powder
Other:
Dog / Cat Food
Collection points
Co-op (Whitby & Staithes), , B&M Bargains, Whitby Library, The Dispensary, Spar (Sleights), Coliseum Centre, Egton and Castleton schools and many local churches.
Volunteers
We are frequently in need of people to help in a variety of roles, please contact us if you would like to help.
Contact us
For any further info please contact us on: 07789 765696 or 07810 205014
Community Roundup
CAPTAIN COOK MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GRAPE LANE
Open daily: 9.45 am - 5.00 pm. For more information, please visit https://www.cookmuseumwhitby. co.uk
WHITBY MUSEUM & PANNETT ART GALLERY
Open 10am until 4:30pm Tuesday to Sunday with last admission 4pm. Entry fee is £8.50 for an adult annual pass, children up to 18 are free & residents of Whitby Parish are free upon proof of address. For further information please visit www. whitbymuseum.org.uk. Exhibitions include ‘Our Lasses: Inspirational Women of Whitby’, a look at some of the famous, infamous and unjustly overlooked women of Whitby; ‘Home, Hearth and Sunday Best’ in the Costume Gallery clothes and artefacts from 1900 to the 1950s. ‘A Whitby Stoker’s War’, a special exhibition for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and ‘Frank Meadow Sutcliffe’ mini exhibition and slideshow. Flock Kitchen and Coffee @ Whitby Museum Tuesday to Sunday 10am-4pm (food served until 3pm, last orders for coffee and cake 3:30pm). Pannett Art Gallery at the front of the Museum has an eclectic mix of 19th and 20th Century paintings.
WHITBY COLISEUM
Victoria Place, Whitby. YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000. Cinema, theatre, events. Internet Café and Coliseum Lunch Club (Weds). Community Offices, theatre and meeting rooms available for hire.
Network Shop for affordable, nearly new furniture and household items (in Station Square). Walled Garden Community Volunteer Project. For more information, check out the Coliseum’s Facebook page, their website at www.whitbycoliseum.co.uk or email info@whitbycoliseum.com.
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY HUB
Abbots Road, Whitby YO22 4EA. Tel: 01947 820999. The renovated Eastside Community Centre offers ample parking as well as facilities for group use, a kiddies play area and Calla Café. Regular activities include ladies group, Jui-Jitsu for adults and kids; Youth Club (term-time only); Drama group; Choir for adults and kids, Ballroom & Latin Dance. For more information, check out the Hub’s Facebook page or email eastsidecommunitycentre@gmail. com.
WHITBY LIBRARY
Windsor Terrace, Whitby. YO21 1EY. Tel: 01609 534350. More than just books – regular events include Lego & Games Clubs; Under 5s Little Bumbles Rhymetime; Under 5s Busy Bees Story Tots; Little Notes (Under 5s music sessions); IT Buddies; Citizens Advice Drop In Thurs mornings; Family History research; Whitby Library Writers Group; Crafters Group; Living Well Smoke-free and PANDAs (PND Awareness & Support). Check out the library’s Facebook page and website for days & times of events and further information at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-tourism-
and-culture/libraries/local-libraries/whitby-library. Library opening times: Mon 9.30am - 5pm; Tues –9.30am - 7pm; Thurs/Fri 9.30am - 5pm; Sat 10am - 1pm. Closed Wed & Sun.
WHITBY PAVILION/PAVILION THEATRE
West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. Cinema, theatre, shows, events. Café. For information of shows, events and cinema screenings, and for tickets visit Whitby Pavilion in person, call 01947 824770 or check out their website www.whitbypavilion.co.uk (booking fees apply).
LYTHE COMMUNITY SHOP & TEA GARDEN
High Street, Lythe, Whitby YO21 3RT. Tel: 01947 893983. A welcoming community shop located in the village of Lythe. General store for everyday essentials, home baking & locally sourced produce, Post Office counter and tea garden to the rear. Manned by volunteers, opening times are Mon-Sat 8.00am-4.00pm, Sun 9.00am-12 noon (Post Office counter: Mon-Sat 8.00am-12.30pm).
THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE AT WEST CLIFF CHURCH
Skinner Street, Whitby. YO21 3AH (next to Youngs Jewellers). A friendly not-for-profit cafe, staffed by volunteers. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.30am2.00pm.
HINDERWELL COMMUNITY HUB
A welcoming tearoom offering delicious coffee, homemade scones, cakes, soups and lots more. Activities in the adjoining Schoolroom include Yoga; Bingo & Dominoes, Games and Quizzes; Toddlers’ Group; Men’s Walking Group; Ladies’ Crafts. Open 9.30-3pm daily (closed Saturday) Please call 01947 841303 for further details.
WHITBY TENNIS CLUB
Starts Monday 7th April 5.30pm - 8pm at Caedmon College, behind Whitby & Esk Valley Astro Turf facility. Current members & new members welcome. Club nights on Monday, Thursday & Sunday mornings 10 - 12. Contact us via our Facebook page and come and join us! Unfortunately, we do not have a junior section at the present time. Age 18 & over. Our full season costs only £35.00.
Community Roundup
Regular Weekly Events
EVERY DAY
WHITBY WHALERS U3A. Day time activities throughout the week for those no longer in full time work: arts, languages, lectures, exercise, history, social groups and much more. Visit https:// whitby.u3asite.uk
WHITBY ART SOCIETY ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION at Pannett Art Gallery, Pannnett Park (until April 6th). A chance to buy some original artwork by local artists. Open daily except Mondays. Free admission.
EVERY MONDAY
TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS Hawsker & Stainsacre Parish Hall 7pm. First lesson free then £4 pounds thereafter. Contact John 07434 833540.
EVERY TUESDAY
BADMINTON, SHORT TENNIS & ...PICKLEBALL! A friendly over 50s group meets Tuesdays 1.00pm – 3.00pm at Whitby Leisure Centre. New players welcome – just £4 per person for the two hours.
WHITBY JETS BASKETBALL TRAINING Term time only at Whitby Leisure Centre. New players welcome. Mixed 7–11 year-olds- 4:20pm - 5:20pm; Boys 12-18 year-olds 5:20pm - 6:45pm. See Whitby Jets Facebook page for details or email whitbyjetsbasketball@gmail.com
PILATES at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Tel: 01947 825000 for further details.
‘SINGING FOR THE BRAIN’ – an Alzheimer’s Society initiative for people living with dementia and their carers held at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ 1.30pm-3.00pm. Admission: £2 per person inc. refreshments. For more information call 01947 825000 or email info@whitbycoliseum.com.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
WELCOME WEDNESDAY for people living with dementia and those that support them run by Dementia Forward at the Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm. Suggested donation: £3 per person. Activities, cakes & hot drinks. Call Dementia Forward 03300 578592 or email: info@ dementiaforward.org.uk for more information.
COLISEUM TEA ROOMS at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. From 9am to 2.30pm. Great food at affordable prices. Includes The Friends of the Coliseum Lunch Club 11.30am-
1.30pm, a two-course affordable hot meal for Whitby residents. Enquiries & bookings 01947 825000.
CITIZENS ADVICE every Wednesday afternoon at Yorkshire Building Society, Flowergate, Whitby. Book a free and confidential appointment on 01947 458838 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
WHITBY YOUTH CLUB. Games, music, arts & crafts, food, chat & chill. For School Year 7+. Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm – term time only at Eastside Community Hub.
TARGET ARCHERY. Whitby Archers meet outdoors for target archery on Eskdale Field 6.309:00pm every Wednesday April - September. For information email info@whitbyarchers.co.uk.
EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY
MARSKE & LOFTUS BADMINTON CLUB at Loftus Cricket & Athletic Club, 7pm till late. Looking for new members. First night is free, contact Paul on 07702 756669.
EVERY THURSDAY
NORTH YORKSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE/LAW CENTRE’S WHITBY DROP-IN SERVICE at Whitby Library, Windsor Terrace, Whitby YO21 1EY from 10am – 3pm.
COMMUNITY CAFE every Thursday in St. Matthew’s Church, Grosmont 10.30 – 2.30pm. Hot and cold sandwiches, toasties, soup & delicious homemade cakes. Parent and Toddler Play Space 1.30 - 2.30pm during the Community Café.
WHITBY BADMINTON CLUB at Fyling Hall School, Robin Hood’s Bay, Thurs 7.30-9.30pm. Four courts, new players very welcome. Free “taster” night. Full details from Walter 01947 602938 or Carole 01947 600746. Runs until end April 2025.
EVERY FRIDAY
WARM WELCOME. Fridays 11am - 1pm (Term time only) Green Lane Centre. Join us for a friendly cuppa, chat, free drinks and snacks. Monthly Citizens Advice drop-in (4th April) and regular Whitby Memories slide shows. All welcome. Ground floor Training Room, YO22 4EH. Free parking. Accessible. Contact whitbyglcc@gmail. com or Green Lane Community Connections Facebook page for more info and updates.
EVERY SATURDAY
WHITBY WALKING GROUP. Start various locations. Approx. 10 miles. Visitors welcome. For further details, please e-mail: rogercrowther@talktalk.net or call 07792 569441.
THE CINDER TRACK PARKRUN. A free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9:00am every Saturday starting on the Whitby Sixth Form site. Open to all ages and abilities. Register for FREE at https:// www.parkrun.org.uk/thecindertrack/ April
THURSDAY 3 APRIL
FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ AT THE CROSSING CLUB , Front St, Grosmont YO22 5QE on Thursdays from 8.30pm.
‘FROM WHITBY TO THE ARCTIC: CONVERSATIONS WITH COOK AND THE SCORESBYS’. Learn more about Whitby’s most famous heroes in this talk from 2:00-3:00pm at the Captain Cook Museum, Grape Lane, Whitby. Limited spaces. Booking required.
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY MEETING in the café area at the Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. Starts 2pm. A voluntary group to improve services. For more information, call in at the Coliseum reception or call 01947 825000
or call 01947 605500
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING at Whitby School – Airy Hill site Airy Hill Whitby YO21 1QA (former Whitby Sixth Form/Caedmon School). 6.45 pm to 9 pm. Presentation: ‘Spectrum Selection’ Howard Wilson APAGB, CPAGB. New members and visitors welcome.
SATURDAY 5 APRIL
CUPPA & CRAFTS Local stalls and a welcoming space for a cuppa and chat. Free entry. Every first Saturday of the month 10am-2pm. St Annes Church Hall, Ugthorpe. Stalls available. Volunteers needed to help. Proceeds to charity.
PRIORY ART SOCIETY’S SPRING EXHIBITION 2025 at Sunnyfield House, Guisborough from 10 am to 4 pm. Free entry. Features framed and unframed paintings, most of which will be available for purchase. Visitors vote too for their favourite painting - the winning artist receives a trophy.
FOREVER YOUNG – THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN LIVE MUSIC from 1pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
Community Roundup
ELVIS VS JACKSON AT CHAPEL ON THE HILL , Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Doors 7pm, show 8pm. £8.50 advance tickets from the venue or 07580 133207, £10 on the door.
INDIGO AN EVENING OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC with this talented female band – from blues to muse, funk to fuse at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £5 to include refreshments. Tel: 01947 895309.
SUNDAY 6 APRIL
FELLOWSHIP SPACE (Fun, Friendship, Faith and Food) first Sunday of the month at 4pm in Grosmont. Meet at The Hollins Institute, Institute Row, YO22 5PQ Various activities - walking, talking, singing and eating! All welcome. Contact Helen 07557 903264.
MONDAY 7 APRIL
WHITBY WHALER U3A GARDENING GROUP
welcome back Martin Allen who will be discussing his Transylvania Florilegium & Botanical Art project. From 2.00pm - 3.30pm at The Coliseum Centre, 1B Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. New Whitby Whaler members always welcome.
TUESDAY 8 APRIL
AISLABY COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION meet in Aislaby Parish Hall at 2pm. Our speakers Isabelle Harrison and Bill Hinchley will give a talk on a ‘Winter Walk in Staithes’ with pictures. Nonmembers welcome. For details call Pam on 01947 810628.
BIDI’S INTERACTIVE FAMILY STORIES. Sessions at 10:30am & midday in the Explorer’s wing, Whitby Museum, Pannnet Park. for interactive stories inspired by objects in our collection. Normal admission applies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (also Tuesday 15 April).
WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL
EASTER THEMED TEA DANCE at the Royal Hotel, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HT 2.00-4.30pm. £3 entry includes tea/coffee and mince pies. Yellow dress, Easter bonnets (ladies) & hats (gents). Proceeds to Whitby Lifeboats.
STORYTELLING FOR UNDRER 5 s 11:30am-12:00pm followed by hourly Clay Fun Workshops for children with local artist Nic Stead at the Captain Cook Museum, Grape Lane. Limited spaces available. See website.
MAKING WAVES Whitby Art Society invite you to their April ceramics demonstration by Kit Hemsley from 7.00pm - 9.00pm at The Coliseum Centre, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ. All welcome –free to members, £4 guests. For more details about the Society, please visit www.whitbyartsociety.org
FRIDAY 11 APRIL
EASTER ISLAND. A talk by Daj Kjelldahl at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Starts 7pm. Tickets £3 include refreshments. Tel: 01947 895309.
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
SONGS OF THE 50S & 60S: EASY LISTENING LIVE MUSIC with vocalist Dan Solan from 12:45pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
PIANO CONCERT WITH INTERNATIONAL PIANIST
JILL CROSSLAND at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Starts 5pm. Programme includes works by Bach, Schumann & Chopin. Tickets £5 include refreshments.
SUNDAY 13 APRIL
WEST GALLERY STYLE FOLK SERVICE at St John the Evangelist, Brunswick St, Whitby. Starts 10.30am. A relaxed Service with music, poetry & readings for Palm Sunday.
MONDAY 14 APRIL
HINDERWELL WI MEETING at St Hilda’s Old School 6.30 for a 6 45pm start. Joy King-Lane will speak about ‘Saving and Rescuing Animals.’ Competition
- make four decorated biscuits. Any remaining subs due to be paid this evening. New members or visitors are welcome - a charge of £3.50 is made to include refreshments. For further information, please ring 01947 840179/840343.
WHITBY CIVIC SOCIETY LECTURE: ‘UNDER THE GAZE OF ST HILDA’ BY MARK EDWARDS. A look at Whitby’s Catholic Church in the centenary year of its consecration. Starts 7pm (NB change to evening time from this month) at The Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby. See web site for details whitbycivicsociety.org.uk
WHITBY DAIRY & GRASSLAND DISCUSSION GROUP with speaker Alex Green, Associate Farm Business Consultant, GSC Grays who will be discussing “The Business of Farming” meet 7.45 - 10.00pm at Sneaton Castle, Castle Road, Whitby, YO21 3QN. New members always welcome. Telephone 07868 956919for further information.
TUESDAY 15 APRIL
BIDI’S INTERACTIVE FAMILY STORIES at Whitby Museum (see Tuesday 8 April)
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT CAFÉ at Calla Café, Eastside Community Hub, Abbots Road Whitby YO22 4EA from 11am to 12.30pm. A group for people living with Parkinson’s and their partners and friends to meet and chat over a coffee. For more information, contact Rebecca Craft at Parkinson’s UK on 020 796 33 666 or email rcraft@ parkinsons.org.uk.
‘THE RISE & FALL OF IMPRESSIONISM’ BY PAUL BLACKWELL. Whitby Antiques & Fine Arts Society meeting starts 7.30pm at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Back St Hilda’s Tce, Whitby. Visitors: £3. New members/visitors always welcome. Meetings monthly on the third Tuesday of each month. Please call 01947 821860 or 228109 for further details.
WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL
BLESSED NICHOLAS POSTGATE . Talk at Whitby Museum at 2pm. Father Nicholas Postgate, (15991679) born in Egton Bridge and covertly served the Catholics in North Yorkshire during the reformation as a much-loved priest until arrested in Littlebeck and martyred at York in 1679. Members of Lit & Phil free, non-members £2. Reserve seats via Whitby Museum Reception or at www.whitbymuseum. org.uk/whats-on.
Community Roundup
THURSDAY 17 APRIL
MEET THE CURATOR OF NATURAL HISTORY – EGG
SPECIAL! 10am-midday and 1-2pm at Whitby Museum, Pannet Park. See our special collection of birds eggs and learn about their unique patterns. Normal admission applies, drop-in session no booking required.
FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ AT THE CROSSING CLUB , Front St, Grosmont YO22 5QE on Thursdays from 8.30pm.
FRIDAY 18 APRIL
DODGY JAMMERS LIVE MUSIC - jazzy melodies to soulful blues at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB from 12:30pm. Free entry.
SATURDAY 19 APRIL - MONDAY 21 APRIL
‘CURTAIN UP ON MURDER ‘AT WHITBY PAVILION
Evening performances at 7.30pm. All tickets £11 (+ booking fee) available in person from the Pavilion, by calling 01947 824770 or online at www. whitbypavilion.co.uk
SATURDAY 19 APRIL
TUPPENNY BLUE LIVE MUSIC from 12:30pm at Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby YO21 1RB. Free entry.
A FAMILY EASTER CELEBRATION at St Hilda’s Church, Hinderwell at 4pm. A short service celebrating the Easter story and new life. Includes a decorated hard-boiled egg competition for children – bring your best effort with you!!. All welcome.
CLAUDIA QUAYLE: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT THE CAPTAIN COOK MUSEUM , Grape Lane. Includes art demonstration 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, then learn watercolour techniques 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Limited Spaces. Booking required - visit https:// www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
SUNDAY 20 APRIL
FLOWER FESTIVAL starts at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Open daily. Contact Tamsyn Naylor on whin74@yahoo.co.uk or 01947 895309 to arrange a display by Good Friday.
WHITBY JETS BASKETBALL ADULT SCRIMMAGE SESSION . Every 3rd Sunday of the month at Whitby Leisure Centre. For adults aged 16 & above. All new players welcome. Timings: 2pm - 3:30pm. Cost: £5. See Whitby Jets Facebook page for details or email whitbyjetsbasketball@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL
WHITBY WI MEETING from 7pm in the Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN. For further information, email whitbywi2014@gmail.com.
THURSDAY 24 APRIL
YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMENS ASSOCIATION meet at Church Hall, Sleights 2 pm. This will be a Easter Crafts afternoon, for members to make various Easter cards & decorations. We meet every month for talks, demonstrations, tea and good company. Come and join us, all welcome.
WHITBY LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB meets at the Saxonville Hotel, Ladysmith Ave. Whitby YO21 3HX 12 for 12.30 pm. The talk is ‘Treating over 430,000 animals annually’ by PDSA’s Sally Prior and Steph Williams. The cost of 3-course lunch remains at £25 per person. New members & guests welcome. Closing date for cancellation/ booking is midday Sunday 20 April. All members are on the permanent dining list - contact Ann Livsey 01947 604065 if you can’t attend or wish to bring a guest.
WHITBY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MEETING at Whitby School – Airy Hill site Airy Hill Whitby YO21 1QA (former Whitby Sixth Form/Caedmon School). 6.45 pm to 9 pm. Competitions: ‘Night Photography’ and ‘Best of the Season – Open Subject’. Judge: Paul Armstrong. New members and visitors welcome.
FRIDAY 25 APRIL
THE FABS – LIVE BAND PLAYING AT DANBY VILLAGE HALL. Starts 7.30pm. Come and dance the night away to music from the 60s, 70s and more modern. Bring your own drinks & nibbles. Proceeds to the Danby Village Hall Charity. Tickets £12 from Danby Bakery or Liz on 01287 669759 or 07880 784243.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE A talk by Adrian Glasser at St Matthew’s Church, Grosmont. Starts 7:30pm.
SATURDAY 26 APRIL
FINDING WHITBY’S SUFFRAGISTS. Talk 10am –midday at Whitby Museum. Includes includes a look at how the Museum’s Library and Archive resources were used to track down the suffrage movement in Whitby and uncover the past of
Francis Hayden Williams. Reserve seats via Whitby Museum Reception or at www.whitbymuseum. org.uk/whats-on.
EASTER COFFEE MORNING from 10am at Christ Church, Ugthorpe. Stalls will include cakes, brica-brac, tombola, raffle & refreshments. Do pop in, even just for a cuppa and chat!
SUNDAY 27 APRIL
WHITBY BABIES & TOTS: SUNDAY STAY AND PLAY. A once-a-month session at The Green Lane Centre, Whitby 10:30-11:30am. For babies & children up to 5 years old. Check out our Facebook page for more details & future dates.
MEET THE CURATOR OF SOCIAL HISTORY AT WHITBY MUSEUM 1-3pm. Find out more about the hand of glory, the hangman’s pendant and other objects with our in-house expert, Pat. Dropin session, no booking required, normal admission applies.
MONDAY 28 APRIL
WHITBY FLOWER CLUB meet in Sleights Village Hall at 2pm. Sally Wardell’s flower arrangements will be inspired by ‘Musicals’. Non-members welcome, admission £5. For details call Margaret on 01947 603297.
WHITBY COMMUNITY NETWORK MEETING at the Rugby Club, White Leys Rd, Whitby YO21 3PB from 6.00 - 800pm. Open to all Whitby & District residents - come and have your say on local issues. The theme for this meeting is “Health & Social Care in Whitby & District” with invited guest speakers Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health & Beth Ellett Deputy Director, H&NY ICB.
TUESDAY 29 APRIL
PANDAS (Pre and Post Natal Depression Advice and Support) A local peer support group run by parents who have experienced PND and anxiety. Meets Whitby Library last Tuesday of every month 4-5pm. See Pandas Whitby on Facebook or visit pandasfoundation.org.uk
The Penny Hedge: Whitby’s Rustic Curiosity
by Alastair Laurence.
Is it really possible to write over 18,000 fascinating words about a few twigs? Readers of this book will soon discover that it can be done. Alastair Laurence retells a well-known legend, which countless local individuals over the ages have regarded as being the genuine explanation for the origins of the strange annual ceremony, also known as the ‘Service of the Horngarth’.
The legend involves three gentry huntsmen, an elderly monk from Eskdale Hermitage, the Abbot of Whitby Abbey and the year 1159.
This detailed and well-researched book with numerous photos also takes a hard look at the real evidence available to come to an understanding of what the curious subterranean river-bound Penny Hedge truly represents.
Alastair Laurence has been writing about local history for over 40 years, concentrating on the research and publishing of books covering the Whitby district since 2008. He is also a regular contributor to the magazine Esk Valley News. When not writing books, Alastair plays piano in the Whitby Jazz Collective and can be found working at his family's old established firm John Broadwood and Sons, the recently opened piano & music shop at the bottom of John Street, where you can buy a copy of The Penny Hedge, price £15.
Turn to page 36 for a chance to win a signed copy of this book!
All Systems Red
By Martha Wells.
This is the first novella in the Murderbot Diaries series. It's a riveting and witty exploration of identity, autonomy, and humanity through the perspective of a self-aware security bot. The protagonist, a rogue SecUnit that refers to itself as "Murderbot," has hacked its governor module, gaining freedom from its programming. Despite this, Murderbot prefers to spend its time consuming media rather than engaging with humans or exploring its newfound independence. The story follows Murderbot as it reluctantly protects a group of scientists on a survey mission to an uncharted planet. When their mission is jeopardized by a rival corporation's sabotage, Murderbot must confront its fear of human interaction in order to save its clients.
Through its interactions, Murderbot reveals a deep internal struggle with its purpose, autonomy, and desire to remain emotionally distant, even as it inadvertently forms bonds with the humans it protects.
Wells’ narrative is fast paced, infused with sharp humour and keen observations about humanity's flaws and resilience. Murderbot’s voice is a sarcastic, introspective, and touchingly relatable, which means the reader will find themselves rooting for the reluctant hero. The novella raises questions about free will, artificial intelligence, and the meaning of personhood, all without sacrificing any of the plot’s tension and action.
Although officially Sci-fi, sceptics of the genre shouldn't be put off. This is at its heart, character-driven storytelling with added sharp commentary on technology and human relationships. The blend of humour, and highstakes adventure makes it a winner for all readers.
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Prize Crossword
Win a copy of ThePenny Hedge:Whitby's RusticCuriosity
To find out more about this fantastic prize please check out our Good Reads feature page by turning to page 28
Here's how you can join our crossword competition!
Simply complete the crossword then rearrange the marked letters to form the answer to the following clue: Fast creature in the sky and also on Saltburn Sands (4,4)
How to enter...
Please email the mystery hidden word(s), with your full name, address and telephone number to: crosswords@whitbyadvertiser.co.uk
Alternatively you can post your entry to us at the following address: Whitby Advertiser PO Box 120 Whitby, YO21 3ED
Deadline for this month's crossword is 30th April.
Winners & grid solutions
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1 Versatile kitchen gadget for chopping, slicing and grating (4,9)
8 Panama, Suez, LeedsLiverpool are all (6)
9 Friendly, united (6)
11 American wild cat (4)
12 Breakout, flee (6)
14 Communal, mutual (6)
15 Surface, side (5)
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2 Ellipses (5)
3 Play, production (5)
4 Admire, value (7)
5 Muscle spasm (5)
6 Genre of painting (5,4)
7 Curtail, dwindle (6)
10 Chuckle, guffaw (5)
13 Rich in underground seams of fuel (9)
17 Series of linked metal rings (5)
19 Prejudiced, wrongful (6)
21 Glum (6)
24 Automobiles (4)
25 Flip. overturn (6)
26 Offer your opinion or recommendation(6)
27 Tolerant, empathetic (13)
16 Throw out, dislodge (5)
17 Starchy tuberous root (7)
18 Agency, office (6)
20 Grinds, rubs (5)
22 Extremely angry (5)
23 Builder (5)
Puzzle Time
Word Search
Amenolado
Bahia
Bain Marie
Baking bitter
Balao Malacha
Bloom
Cacahuatl
Cacao
Caraque
Can you find these chocolate related words?
Chuo
Cocoa
Conching
Couverture
Crystallization
Devil's food
Dutching
Enrobe
Ganache
Sudoku Challenge
True Or False?
Which one of these statements is a true fact and which one is completely made up?
The RAF used carrier pigeons during WW1 to guide trainee pilots. Cats have 32 muscles in their ears.
Spot The Difference
Gianduia
Liquor
Magra
Mocha
Molinillo
Nibs
Snap
Viscosity
Can you spot the 10 differences?
Garden View Grow your own herb garden and flourish!
Growing a herb garden is a rewarding and practical way to add fresh flavours to your cooking while enhancing an outdoor or indoor space with greenery and fragrance. It’s easy to create a beautiful and productive herb garden in almost any space, indoors or outdoors.
Herbs are quite forgiving and can be grown in a variety of pots, planters, and raised beds, depending on your available space and aesthetic preferences.
• Clay or terracotta pots provide excellent drainage and a rustic look but dry out quickly, so frequent watering is required.
• Wooden planters are a good option for a natural aesthetic, but they need to be constructed from untreated wood to avoid chemical leaching.
• Window boxes are perfect for growing kitchen herbs close to where you cook, ensuring easy access to fresh ingredients.
• Hanging baskets are ideal for small spaces; they also allow trailing herbs like thyme and oregano to cascade beautifully.
Recycled containers make great planters
• Recycled containers such as tin cans, mason jars, grocers’ wooden crates, and old sinks all make excellent and free containers, creating a quirky, unique herb garden.
Whatever container you choose, ensure it has drainage holes to prevent root rot.
For a functional and attractive herb garden, select a combination of herbs that thrive well together and
are useful in the kitchen. Think about the herbs you use most often and plant these, but also consider unusual variations on your favourites, such as lemon mint, lemon thyme, and purple sage.
Ideas for group plantings:
Mediterranean herbs – Rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sage – These herbs prefer drier soil and full sun, making them perfect companions in the same container.
Soft-leaved herbs – Basil, parsley, and coriander – These require more moisture and partial sun, making them a great trio in a separate planter.
Aromatics – Mint, lemon balm, and chives – These herbs are fast-growing and versatile. Mint, in particular, should be planted separately to prevent it from smothering other plants.
Tea garden herbs – Chamomile, lavender, and lemon verbena – These are great for herbal tea lovers like me and grow well together.
Once planted, most herbs thrive with minimal attention. Mediterranean herbs do best in full sun and require less water, whereas others prefer partial sun and should be kept moist but not waterlogged. Regular harvesting for cooking naturally encourages bushier growth and prevents herbs from flowering too early.
If you have a glut, I recommend freezing sprigs or bunches of leaves in water, packed in ice cube trays. You can then throw a few cubes into a casserole, soup, or teapot whenever you like.
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